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We recently posted about Deepfakes being a new cyberthreat for 2021. There are a few more threats to be aware of this year, and knowledge about them is the best defense.
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Category: Cyber, Home, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: artificial intelligence, cyber security, cyberthreat, data breach, hackers, IoT, machine learning, malware, phishing, ransomware, technology
A few weeks ago, my sister asked me to stop by her house to check on a few things while she was on vacation. When I walked into her house, I nearly jumped out of my skin as I heard…
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Category: Central, Cyber, Home, Personal, Social Media, Technology
Tags: cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, digital home, Internet of Things, National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing, security software, smart technology, strong password, system updates, technology, Two-Factor Authentication
Data breaches, hacks, and email fraud are hitting businesses of all sizes. It’s not just the big corporations like Equifax and Marriott International—all companies need to prioritize cybersecurity. According to one report, two-thirds of SMBs suffered a cyberattack in…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Education, Employees, Prevention, Technology
Tags: business, business owner, cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, cybersecurity, data breach, data defense, data plan, employee, employee scams, fraud, fraud alert, fraud emails, hacker, hackers, preparedness, technology, training
In my blog post, Protect Yourself While Shopping Online, I shared how to protect yourself as a consumer. Now, let’s talk about protecting your customers and yourself as a business owner. If you have any kind of online store where…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Liability, Prevention, Technology
Tags: business, business owner, commercial cyber, computer, computer attack, cyber crime, cyber extortion, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber risk, cyber security, cybersecurity, data breach, fraud, hackers, home-based business, Identity recovery, identity theft, Internet, liability, liability coverage, online, online presence, online shopping, retail, retailer, technology, website
Have you noticed that many websites and apps are starting to require more than just a password to login to your account? Do you get annoyed and frustrated and wish you didn’t have to do it? The fact is, more…
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Category: Business, Education, Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology
Tags: computer, cyber security, cybersecurity, hackers, identity fraud, mobile security, password, passwords, Personal Cyber Protection, protect online privacy, protecting your data, protection, security, smartphone, strong password, technology, Two-Factor Authentication
Times are really different right now compared to years past, but today is March 31, and that means it’s World Backup Day. As we’re quarantined and trying to stay healthy, it may be a good time to remind ourselves about…
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Category: Business, Education, Home, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: back up data, confidential data, data backup, data storage, information technology, Personal, personal computer, personal data, personal information, private information, protect online privacy, protecting your data, protection, technology
Anyone buying any cool tech gifts for themselves or for loved ones this holiday season? The possibilities are endless when it comes to “smart” devices that are available for you and your home! These devices range from smart plugs and…
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Category: Home, Personal, Technology
Tags: home, home security, information technology, Internet, internet safety, new technology, online safety, protect your home, protecting your data, protection, protective devices, safety, Safety Tips, smart phone, smartphone, technology, technology advances
Calling all website owners! Do you know the “who, what, when, where, how, and why” of your website consumers? These critical questions can be answered by analytic tools that provide direct insight into the performance of your site and what…
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Category: Business, Central, Commercial, Education, Technology
Tags: analytics, Bounce Rate, business, commercial, Google Analytics, landing pages, technology, Traffic Sources, User Flow, website analytics
Just in time for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Identity Theft Resource Center in conjunction with CyberScout has released a survey entitled “Social Media Habits and You.” The survey focuses on how parents and guardians monitor their kids’ online behavior,…
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Category: Central, Education, Home, Personal, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: credit freeze, cyber hygiene, malware attack, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, phishing, technology
With the introduction of the internet, access to unlimited information became available at your fingertips. Now we have digital accounts for everything, from posting your latest cat videos to buying $40,000,000 jets [1]. Traditionally, you would access these accounts by…
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Category: Education, Personal, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: 2FA, multi-factor authentication, online account management, online safety, password, technology, Two-Factor Authentication, Yubikey
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